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Connecticut Personal Injury Case   No matter where you may live, there is always at least some risk of potential injury. That being said, those who have been injured in an accident may find themselves wondering whether or not they suffered a  “personal injury” by legal standards. This i...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has always been the target of harsh criticism and misunderstanding. People who apply for SSDI often express shame over “asking for a handout” or receiving “public assistance.” Nothing could be further from the truth. SSDI is NOT a public assistance p...

  Social Security Disability law can involve many steps. The pursuit of your benefits will involve an application, probably a hearing, and perhaps more processes after that. At every step, it is extremely valuable and perhaps make-or-break to have someone on your side who knows the disability ...

Every prospective Uber or Lyft driver must pass background and driving record checks in order to qualify as a rideshare driver. Both companies take these requirements seriously, as they have faced lawsuits based on their negligent hiring practices in the past. That typically means a person cannot...

What Is "Brake Checking" and Why is it so Dangerous?     During brake testing or mostly known as brake checking, you slam on your brakes sharply while driving along with another vehicle so that the unsuspecting car will slam on their brakes as well o...

One person has died following a multi-car crash on I-84 westbound in Farmington on Tuesday evening. Just after 7 p.m., two cars driving on the eastbound side of the highway near exit 37 collided. State police said as a result of that crash, one of the cars crossed over the center median and stru...

When you are injured while doing your job, whether at the workplace or on the road, you may think that in order to receive workers' compensation benefits you need to use your employer's designated physician, but that is not always the case. Under Connecticut law, you are able to choose your own ...

Can I Sue If I Was Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident on Ice? Whether we like it or not, winter has officially arrived in the Hartford area. As any Illinois resident can tell you, avoiding snow and ice-related falls is a major part of life during the winter months. Slip and fall accidents...

Reporting Minor Connecticut Work Injuries You're a hardworking employee—you go in to work early each day, and you give the job your all. You don't complain, and you can count on one hand how many times you have called in sick. Today, when you were lifting a box, something “popped” in your back...

Symptoms to Look Out for After a Car Accident   Accidents are sudden, violent events that can leave a person shaken and fearful. Unless the crash is truly devastating though, many people may not realize they are injured until later. Injury symptoms from a car accident can take up to 24 hours...

Approval rates for first-time SSDI filers  | Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |   Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, can be a long and frustrating experience for many ...

How Long Will It Take for You to Receive a Settlement Offer?   When you are involved in a car accident, you want to resolve your insurance claim as quickly as you can. You do not want to deal with the insurance companies any longer than necessary, and you want to avoi...

Common Connecticut Workers' Compensation Mistakes Every day, workers all across America are injured while on the job, whether it is due to an unexpected accident or the negligence of an employer. The experienced workers' compensation lawyers at James F, Aspell, P.C. w...

Should I Get An MRI After A Car Accident? We have had many clients ask me “Should I get an MRI after a car accident?“   Usually, the client asks this question because a friend, family member, or coworker said “I had an MRI after my car accident.  You should get one too.” It always makes me feel...

Can My Social Media Posts Affect My Workers Comp Claim?   Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tik Tok are all a lot of fun to use.  Everyone likes to post their comings and goings and all of the fun things they are doing on a regular basis.  It is critical for you to know, howeve...

Chairman Morelli has issued the following memorandum concerning post-Covid Reopening: In an effort to comply with Governor Lamont's efforts to reopen to a new normal working environment, the Workers' Compensation Commission will be instituting the following changes: Effective June 1, 2021, ...

CONNECTICUT Super Lawyers – James F. Aspell Our lead trial attorney and founding attorney , Jim Aspell , has received recognition. He has been named to the 2021 Connecticut  Super Lawyers List. Jim  is named a Top Rated workers compensation  Injury Attorney in Connecticut   What Is...

  The biggest risk to worker safety hasn't changed in 10 years For the 10th year in a row, lack of fall protection is the top violation cited by the National Safety Council and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The NSC and OSHA recently released the top 10 violati...

In recent years it has come out that sitting “safely” at a computer screen all day, like most of us do, is not actually all that safe. The tolls it takes over time on your skeletal and cardiovascular systems, combined with a reduced tendency to exercise, means many of us are not as safe at work...

    According to OSHA, more than 250,000 crane operators and a large number of other workers, as well as the general public, are at risk of suffering an injury from one of more than 125,000 cranes currently in operation. Unfortunately, crane accidents typically result in serious injuries or e...

It's true that some lawyers are wealthy and others struggle to meet their expenses. Different types of lawyers are specialized in different law areas. By being specialized in particular areas of law practice, lawyers can make the most money. Becoming a lawyer is not an easy job, but it is well pa...

  Social Security defines disability as an “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity” because of a physical or mental impairment. In short, to be disabled, you must be unable to work. However, Social Security defines work in such a way that it's possible to work and earn a ...

    If you've been injured on the job and are collecting workers' compensation, you could be your own worst enemy. After some time has passed, you may think you're well enough to take on some work “on the side” to earn a little extra cash at the same time you are receiving benefits. You may d...

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), over 50 percent of crashes involving either a fatality or injury happen in or near intersections. That's an astounding two million intersection crashes per year. What makes intersections so dangerous? Better yet, what can you do to avoid bec...

  ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES IN THE WORKPLACE You don't realize just how much you use your shoulder until you injure it. Unfortunately, that's a realization people come to all the time. Shoulder injuries are among the most common in the workplace. In fact, in many industries, shoulder pain ...